[Hangzhou Spring Flower Viewing Guide] 5 Routes to the Most Beautiful Flower Seas

Spring in Hangzhou is perfect for photos! Here are 5 routes ideal for capturing stunning flower seas, even for beginners👇 💐 Route 1: West Lake Cherry Blossom Walking Route 📍 Route: Quyuan Fenghe → Jiuxiao Mountain → Hangzhou Flower Nursery → Yanggong Causeway → Prince Bay Park → Maojiabu 📸 Must-sees: Prince Bay Park Windmill + Tulips, Yuhubay Ancient Bridge ✨ Highlights: 2km Cherry Blossom Avenue + Prince Bay Park Limited Flower Exhibition (reservations required) 🌺 Route 2: Garden Flower Viewing Route 📍 Route: Guo Zhuang Garden → Hangzhou Flower Nursery → Yun Song Book House → Botanical Garden 📸 Must-sees: Guo Zhuang Garden Pond Reflections, Yun Song Book House Magnolia Trees ✨ Hidden Gems: Boating and tea at Guo Zhuang Garden, tropical plants in the Botanical Garden greenhouse 🌸 Route 3: Tea Mountain Cherry Blossom Route 📍 Route: China National Tea Museum → Maojiabu → Hangzhou Flower Nursery 📸 Must-sees: Shuangfeng Pavilion Cherry Blossom Waterfall, Maojiabu Waterside Plank Road ✨ Special Experience: Tea picking and frying before Qingming Festival (reservations required) 🌼 Route 4: Liangzhu Culture Flower Viewing 📍 Route: Big Roof → Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park → Wenban Museum 📸 Must-sees: Big Roof Cherry Blossom Corridor, Wenban Museum Celadon Wall ✨ Blooming Season: Cherry blossoms in March / Evening primrose in May (different blooming seasons) 💙 Route 5: Xianghu Lake Blue Flower Sea 📍 Location: Xianghu Lake Phase III Dingshan Square 📸 Must-sees: 50,000㎡ Jacaranda + Monet Garden Style ✨ Activities: Rent a bike and cycle through the flower sea, enjoy afternoon tea on a boat tour ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Reservations for Prince Bay Park must be made in advance on the "West Lake Tourism" official WeChat account. 2. Cherry blossoms are at their peak in mid-to-late March. Fewer crowds on rainy days, but bring an umbrella. 3. Light-colored clothing looks better in photos. Avoid wearing high heels. 4. Museums are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly. Come to Hangzhou this spring and chase the flowers! Enjoy a cup of Longjing tea under the cherry blossoms and experience the unique romance of Jiangnan. What flower seas have you captured in Hangzhou? Share your photo spots in the comments below!👇 (P.S. Xianghu Lake boat tours require reservations 3 days in advance. Light-colored dresses are more photogenic!)